NIMUMAC Flavoured TABLETS ( O )

MECHANISM OF ACTION:
Nimesulide is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase so it inhibits the synthesis of destructive prostaglandins and spares cytoprotective prostaglandins. Nimesulide appears to exert its effects also through a variety of other mechanisms and involves interference with the production action of mediators other than prostaglandins such as enzymes, toxic oxygen derivatives, cytokines, platelet-activating factors and histamine.

INDICATIONS:
Pain, sprains, dental pain, post-surgical pain.

SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, epigastric pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn, dizziness and skin rashes.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity, active peptic ulcer disease, asthma, moderate to severe hepatic impairment.

WARNING:
Use of Nimesulide should ordinarily be restricted to 10 days. If longer clinical use is warranted, liver function tests should be assessed periodically.

DOSAGE:
As directed by the physician.

STORAGE:
Store in a cool, dry & dark place.
NOT FOR CHILDREN BELOW 12 YEARS OF AGE.

PRESENTATION:
10×50 tablets in a cardboard carton